GRE Word List

FRISK

to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets

The meaning of the word frisk is to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets.

Random words

WordMeaning
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
prongfork
functionaryone who serves in a certain function